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Sept. 12, 2024
Tehachapi 5th Graders Embark on Learning Adventure at STARBASE Edwards

A group of fifth-grade students from Cummings Valley Elementary School recently had the opportunity to participate in the Department of Defense’s STARBASE program at Edwards Air Force Base. This unique five-day educational experience, over the span of five weeks, was the first of its kind for
May 3, 2024
Scouts Soar: STEM Event Inspires Future Aviators

Against the backdrop of the Tehachapi Mountains, Boy Scouts from Tehachapi and Edwards Air Force Base, Troops 3 and 247, converged at Skylark North Glider School for an unforgettable journey into the world of flight, on April 27.
July 20, 2023
Starbase Edwards Inspires Local Community Through STEM

DoD STARBASE Edwards traveled to the Lancaster Community Center in Lancaster, California to host a STEM summer camp for off base students recently. STARBASE Edwards is a Department of Defense youth program designed to engage and immerse local Antelope Valley students in the world of science,
March 17, 2023
Motivating the Aerospace Valley: Edwards AFB inspires the next generation at the Aerospace Valley Career Festival

The goal of the Aerospace Valley Career Festival was to highlight career pathways available to youth in aerospace, military, government and STEM-related trades needed for the aerospace industry.
Nov. 28, 2022
STEM-ulation: Edwards AFB stars in new video game

DoD Starbase Edwards has created the very first interactive mobile video game starring Edwards Air Force Base. "Battlecraft" inspired by the popular video game "Battleship" was created to teach kids about science, math, engineering and technology with a fun interactive experience.
Oct. 25, 2022
Edwards AFB breaks ground on new Flight Test Engineering Laboratory

Edwards Air Force Base broke ground on the new 75,000 sq. ft. Flight Test Engineering Laboratory Oct. 19 during a ceremony hosted by the 412th Test Engineering Group. The $40 million, state-of-the-art, energy efficient building will provide a modern facility with lab capabilities to support and
Oct. 19, 2022
A Thunderous Return: USAF Thunderbirds Commander returns to where it all started

The U.S. Air Force Air Demonstration Squadron, the Thunderbirds, performs precision aerial maneuvers demonstrating the capabilities of Air Force high performance aircraft to people throughout the world. Being a graduate of the U.S. Air Force Test Pilot School, Lt. Col. Justin Elliot, USAF
Oct. 19, 2022
Edwards Air Force Base celebrates 75 years of Supersonic Flight

75 years to the day after the Bell X-1 proved that the Sound Barrier was only an engineering challenge, the 412th Test Wing hosted a ceremony to honor the contributions of the team behind that remarkable aircraft.
Feb. 13, 2021
Four Airmen and Guardians among BEYA winners, CSAF gives keynote

Four Department of the Air Force service members were selected as recipients of the Military Service Award during the 2021 Black Engineer of the Year Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics conference in Washington, D.C., Feb. 12, 2021. The four individuals were recognized for their
Sept. 18, 2020
586 FLTS testing software management program for aircraft

The Arnold Engineering Development Complex 586th Flight Test Squadron at Holloman Air Force Base is conducting a test program to evaluate potential for the platform Kubernetes to be used in operational aircraft.

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